By the time Maddie Price turned 16, she had already undergone two heart transplant surgeries.
. February is American Heart Health Month, a federally designated event to raise awareness of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.
The larger heart pressed on her lungs, making it difficult to breathe. Immunosuppressants, the rejection medication Price had to take so her body would accept the new heart, damaged her kidneys as they struggled to filter out the new medications and toxins. Despite having a serious medical condition, Price remains remarkably upbeat and is determined to educate others on heart health by sharing her own story.Calif. Dad of 3 Fighting for His Life After Contracting Bacterial Blood Infection & Flu on Work Trip
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